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Sharif S. Silmi combines deep expertise in immigration and business law with a client-centered, results-driven approach. After earning his J.D. at the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, and a bachelor’s from California State University, he has represented clients from the EU, Australia, Canada, the Caribbean, Jordan, Pakistan, Egypt and beyond. His practice covers EB-1A, EB-1B and EB-2 National Interest Waivers, O-1A, L-1, H-1B, P-3, U visas, VAWA petitions, family-based cases, naturalization, consular processing, deportation defense and federal litigation. He also guides foreign businesses through E-2 treaty investments, U.S. branch-office formation and corporate compliance. A member of the American Bar Association, American Immigration Lawyers Association and the District of Columbia Bar, Mr. Silmi authors articles on immigration law and advocates for policies that welcome skilled professionals, international students and vulnerable populations.
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State: District of Columbia
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93 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | February 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Strategic, pragmatic, committed & results oriented
I cannot recommend Sharif Silmi highly enough for their outstanding work in securing my EB1A visa approval under the business category. From the very beginning, Silmi demonstrated a deep understanding of the EB1A requirements through lens of business value and crafted a strategic approach tailored to...
Posted by Moayad | December 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney
EB2 NIW Approval (STEM, no Phd)
Sharif Silmi is a talented, experienced attorney who is very approachable and strives to pursue his clients' ultimate interests. Sharif was able to secure approval for my EB2 NIW (STEM with no PhD and no publications) after receiving an RFE. He showed an explementary understanding of the case law and...
Posted by Ibti | July 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney
He helped when the others lawyers said there was no hope.... Will recommend
I got my green card last week, and I would like to say a big thank you to Attorney Sharif and his team. I will share my experience in detail. I was in a dire moment when I reached out to Mr Sharif. My company refused to sign my form so I could get my STEM OPT. By the time I got a new job I was lef...
Posted by Pravinkumar | July 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Best attorney for EB1
I worked with Mr. Sharif for my Green card process. I must say that Mr. Sharif is very professional and master in his field. He is very confident when he is working on any case and he knows how to response RFE without failure. Gabriela and Mary are assistant though out my visa process. They both are ...
Posted by Asif | February 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney
In Attorney Sharif Silmi, YOU CAN TRUST!
About two years ago, when I was on the process of switching my H1B to a new employer, I learned that my former employer made serious mistakes that could jeopardize my immigration status and with this, my career and future. In fact, my new employer then did not want to take me in anymore after learnin...
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Immigration lawyer
2016 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2016 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2013
JD - Juris Doctor
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